Green Growth

Vietnam’s clean energy switch offers long-term gain

By Nha Phuong March 10, 2025 | 11:59

Vietnam aims to convert coal-fired power to clean energy by 2045, and stop operating 540MW of coal-fired thermal power by the end of this decade.

Private funding sought for renewables

By Nguyen Thu March 06, 2025 | 12:03

Reasonable electricity prices and a stable policy framework are deemed vital to attracting private sector investments in energy.

SmartSolar bags $1.85 million in seed funding

By Thanh Van March 05, 2025 | 16:47

Rooftop solar firm SmartSolar has wrapped up a $1.85 million investment in its seed funding round.

AWS commits long-term support for Vietnam’s digital transformation

By Bich Thuy February 28, 2025 | 18:25

AWS Local Zone is launching in Vietnam as part of Amazon Web Services' long-term investment commitment to the country's digital transformation.

Petrolimex and ADB shake hands on energy transition

By Thanh Van February 27, 2025 | 18:03

Vietnam National Petroleum Group and the Asian Development Bank have signed an MoU on energy transition cooperation.

CME Solar starts installing rooftop solar power system at Estec Vina factory

By Do Huong February 27, 2025 | 17:17

On February 26, the CME-Vista joint venture announced the implementation of a rooftop solar energy system at the Estec Vina factory.

Unilever Vietnam accompanies suppliers to accelerate the green transition

By Thai An February 27, 2025 | 14:42

Unilever Vietnam in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham), organised a training workshop on the "Road to Net Zero" on February 25 for more than 100 Unilever suppliers.

Nuclear power plans take off in bid to ensure energy

By Nguyen Thu February 25, 2025 | 11:00

Policies for building Ninh Thuan province-based nuclear power plants were approved last week by the National Assembly, in a bid to ensure energy for Vietnam.

Construction starts at Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower plant

By Thanh Van February 24, 2025 | 17:40

EVN has begun construction of Phase 2 of the Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower plant in Ninh Thuan province.

Bayer accompanies smallholder farmers to fight climate change

By Thanh Van February 22, 2025 | 10:53

Vietnam's agricultural sector experienced significant growth in 2024, and while challenges lay ahead, Bayer is helping farmers find solutions.

Data centre shift is a green challenge

By Bich Thuy February 21, 2025 | 15:42

While Vietnam is emerging as a hotspot for hyperscale data centre initiatives, the country will have to face up to their carbon emission impacts.

LNG demand acts as catalyst for further economic growth

By Thanh Van February 21, 2025 | 15:21

Power facilities fuelled by liquefied natural gas are making progress in Vietnam, opening up ample options in the equipment supplier, infrastructure, and gas distribution segments.

Neccessity outlined for nuclear power acceleration

By Nguyen Thu February 21, 2025 | 15:15

The government is discussing a series of mechanisms for nuclear power to become operational at the end of this decade - much sooner than typical undertakings of this type are carried out.